The Medical Association Board of Censors has met and approved the Association’s 2019 State and Federal Agendas. These agendas were developed with guidance from the House of Delegates and input from individual physicians. As the Alabama Legislature and U.S. Congress begin their work for 2019, additional items affecting physicians, medical practices and patients may be added to this list.

The Medical Association Board of Censors has met and approved the Association’s 2018 State and Federal Agendas. These agendas were developed with guidance from the House of Delegates and input from individual physicians. As the Alabama Legislature and U.S. Congress begin their work for 2018, additional items affecting physicians, medical practices and patients may be added to this list.

Any scope of practice expansions that endanger patients or reduces quality of care

Biologic substitution legislation that allows lower standards in Alabama than those set by the FDA that doesn’t provide immediate notifications to patients and their physicians when a biologic is substituted, and that increases administrative burdens on physicians and medical practices

2018 FEDERAL AGENDA

The Medical Association supports:

Meaningful tort reforms that maintain existing state protections

Reducing administrative and regulatory burdens on physicians and medical practices

Repeal of the Affordable Care Act and replacement with a system that:

Includes meaningful tort reforms that maintain existing state protections

Preserves employer-based health insurance

Protects coverage for patients with pre-existing conditions

Protects coverage for dependents under age 26

With proper oversight, allows the sale of health insurance across state lines

The Medical Association’s Board of Censors met and approved the Association’s 2017 State and Federal Agendas. These agendas were developed with guidance from the House of Delegates and input from individual physician members. As the Alabama Legislature and Congress begin their work for 2017, additional items affecting physicians, medical practices and patients may be added to this list.